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Old 12-13-2005, 05:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Long distance inspections?

Before I buy a Benz on eBay, I want to have a third party inspect the vehicle to make sure the seller is representing it thoroughly and completely. Any advice on which inspection service is worth their coin? I've had a bad experience with one in the past, so I'm a little wary.

Should I avoid private party sellers on eBay? I would think that a dealer with high positive feedback would be a bit safer, no?

I recently bought another luxury sport sedan on eBay and the experience was very, very good. Got a great deal and the car is perfect. But I don't want to press my luck this time. Any advice welcome.

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Old 12-14-2005, 07:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
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RE: Long distance inspections?

I would tend to agree....unless you have an auto mechanic familiar with Benz, and whom you trust....
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Old 12-14-2005, 09:39 AM   #3 (permalink)
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RE: Long distance inspections?

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linh - 12/13/2005 9:38 PM

Since Mercedes only sell used car with starmark, I would alway buy it from the dealer.
My local dealer does not Starmark all their used Mercedes, only those they decide are worthy.
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Old 12-14-2005, 12:19 PM   #4 (permalink)
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RE: Long distance inspections?

But if I only buy a Starmark Benz from a dealer, aren't I just going to be adding an extra $6-10k to the price? Seems like I might be better off buying from a private party who can transfer their Benz warranty to me -- or finding a vehicle that still has a fair amount of original factory warranty left on it.

But back to my original question -- no one here has ever bought a Benz long distance and had a third party inspection that they were pleased with???
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Old 12-15-2005, 05:44 AM   #5 (permalink)
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RE: Long distance inspections?

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But if I only buy a Starmark Benz from a dealer, aren't I just going to be adding an extra $6-10k to the price? Seems like I might be better off buying from a private party who can transfer their Benz warranty to me -- or finding a vehicle that still has a fair amount of original factory warranty left on it.
Yes, if you buy from a private party, and they have paid for a good chunk of Benz underwritten warranty, you can transfer it. A Benz dealer would have to pay around $700-800 a year to initiate a new Benz warranty and pass that cost, maybe marked up a bit, to you.
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